Sharkey, KY
Unincorporated community in Rowan County, Kentucky
Sharkey is a small unincorporated community in Rowan County, Kentucky. It is 6.2 miles SE of Lakeview Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41049.
Sharkey at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rowan County
- ZIP code
- 41049
- Nearest town
- Lakeview Heights (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2308, -83.5600
Weather in Sharkey now
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Sharkey weather by the hour
Sharkey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharkey.
This week in Sharkey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharkey
What is the weather usually like in Sharkey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,290 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharkey: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAVE RUN LAKE, KY US (USC00152791), adjusted for the elevation of Sharkey.
Sharkey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharkey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sharkey?
Sharkey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sharkey is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sharkey
The closest live webcam is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 33.6 miles N of Sharkey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sharkey.
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Questions about Sharkey
Where is Sharkey, KY?
Sharkey is an unincorporated community in Rowan County, Kentucky, 6.2 miles SE of Lakeview Heights.
What county is Sharkey in?
Sharkey is in Rowan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sharkey, KY?
The ZIP code for Sharkey is 41049.
What is the nearest town to Sharkey?
Lakeview Heights, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharkey?
Yes. The closest is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 33.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharkey?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharkey?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sharkey?
About 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sharkey?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sharkey?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharkey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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